On Wed, 23 Jun 2004 08:25:43 EDT, Jerry Stegenga <[log in to unmask]> wrote: This time I will stay on a no CHO plan until I see results, I am >trying to lose weight. 50 pounds in fact. I weigh 230 pounds and am 5' 11 >1/2" tall, heavy frame. My ideal weight should be about 175 pounds, which is >what I weighed when I was 21. How much have you lost since starting low-carb? Another thought I had is that you are a diabetic and many diabetics also have low/sluggish thyroid. A low thyroid function will make it very difficult to lose weight on any regime. If you do get your thyroid checked -- make sure they do a free t3 and free t4 -- not just TSH. Also, many people can't lose weight unless TSH is under 2 despite the fact that the "normal" range on some labs go all the way up to 5+. (for more info on this -- http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/index.htm? terms=thyroid) Also, the fact that you are a diabetic may make it tougher to lose even on zero carbs -- certainly not impossible, just may take a bit longer. Finally, try adding some moderate exercise (brisk walking + some weight training) -- which diabetics should be doing anyway.